day off

After 2 long days at parent-teacher conferences, I had a day off today. So I did the following: slept in, went to Target to help K get a present for her friend's bday party, ran 3 miles at the KWU rec., watched a couple soaps and ran to the mall to get D a v-day present. I had a real great idea, but didn't get it purchased from the internet so I had to go to plan B.
I was nice to have a day off. I had nothing pressing to do so I just took it easy!!

it's official..

1. I'm blessed. JD did a great job as Winthrop in the high school's production of "The Music Man." He put in so many hours of practice and was worth it in the end. He may just follow in the footsteps of cousin Andrew and Uncle Jason. So many friends including Mike (hard-hat kstate fan) and Sonya saw him perform. The church choir is recruiting him already. Kaylee has also been singing her heart out the last couple days so maybe she caught the bug also.
2. I'm blessed. Our good friends, Art and Shirley, came to stay with us this weekend so they could see the show. JD was 18 months old when we moved from the 'ville, so it was nice of them to come. Tom and Patti were going to come but Patti's gma past away on Saturday (she was 107). Guess we'll have to all get together sometime else.
3. I should be able to run the Oklahoma City half marathon. It's the weekend before my birthday and JD doesn't have a baseball tourney. I've been training and I'm up to seven miles. Double that and you have a half... we'll see how that goes.
4. I have a cold.....

ima mess

So is there something wrong with hemming pants with staples? I did that today at school. Maybe it could be a new trend--industrial chic. I look a mess because these pants are falling off me!!
Things are crazy here. I'm running lots now in preparation for the Shamrock Shuffle (5K), Manhattan's (10K--maybe) and OKC (half marathon).
Oh yeah did you know I turn 40 this May?

it's been a long time baby...

I've been an awful blogger. I've been playing taxi cab to my kids. Last weekend JD's bball team won a tournament!! This weekend they are playing in Salina, but against some good teams. They play at 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday and in between he has his last pinewood derby races. I think JD's pumped and you know that he is even more excited. All three kids have been working on their cars this week. J's-Music Man car, K's k-state car and D's-lil red wagon. I get the coaching duties of Kaylee's bball team because Dee's in charge of the pinewood derby. Fun times.
Until later.....

terrific thursday

What I like about Kansas is that one day it can be 15 degrees and the next it will be 50 degree. What I hate is that one day it's 50 and the next it's 15. Luckily the weather has been so nice. I've logged lots of miles running the last week or so. For Christmas, Dee got be an Ipod and Nike+. (thanks honey!!) The Nike+ tracks miles, pace, minutes, ect. Then you can download it to a website. It's great and has motivated me!!
I'm watching the big game. OU isn't my favorite but I think I want them to win. Speaking of sports: I never watch NBA games, but I watched a half of the Heat game the other night so i could watch Beasley play. He's still pretty impressive!

since last time I posted

Here's a rundown of my Christmas vacation.
Colorado, mall santa on Christmas Eve, shopping, seeing the Colorado Benders, ran up a big-ass hill behind Stacie's, more shopping, crocheted my gma a scarf, Kohls cousins Christmas, s'mores (yum), walk to the pond, YMCA, the Blades (a local band) on new year's eve, back to Ellsworth, and lots and lots of eating.
Of course I got some groovy gifts: a Nike+ that tracks my runs and a Margarator!! The kids have spent some time getting better at video games and K's pumped because she's getting so much better at Guitar Hero!!
JD's in a tourney at Manhattan this weekend! I love Manhattan!!

happy birthdays all around!!

Darrel-- Happy Belated Birthday.
Mom-- Happy Birthday TODAY!!
Jake-- Happy Birthday the 31st!!

We are supposed to leave for Colorado tomorrow morning. Pray for good weather for the trip!!